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Definition of derobe

derobe

/dɪˈroʊb/
de · robe
Past Simple:derobed
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Past Participle:derobed
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Present Participle:derobing
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derobe Lexical Profile

• verb

1

To remove one's clothes or ceremonial robes; to undress oneself or another person.

Example

"Following the graduation ceremony, the faculty members returned to the vestry to derobe."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, 'disrobe' is the standard and much more common choice, while 'derobe' is significantly rarer and often used specifically for removing ceremonial robes.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French dérober ('to strip of clothing, to steal'), formed from the prefix dé- and robe ('garment').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Derobe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/derobe
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